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11. Touch the application file to begin the installation process.
Figure 132 Accept Installation Screen
12. To confirm installation and accept what the application affects, touch Install otherwise touch Cancel.
13. Touch Open to open the application or Close to exit the installation process. The application appears in the
App list.
Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge
Use ADB commands to install application onto the device.
Ensure that the ADB drivers are installed on the host computer. See ADB USB Setup on page 148.
1. Connect the device to a host computer using USB. See USB Communication.
2. Swipe down from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
3. Touch Developer options.
4. Slide the switch to the ON position.
5. Touch USB Debugging. A check appears in the check box. The Allow USB debugging? dialog box appears.
6. Touch OK.
7. On the host computer, open a command prompt window and use the adb command:
adb install <application>
where: <application> = the path and filename of the apk file.
8. Disconnect the device from the host computer. See USB Communication.
Uninstalling an Application
To uninstall an application:
CAUTION:When connecting the device to a host computer and mounting its microSD card, follow the host
computer’s instructions for connecting and disconnecting USB devices, to avoid damaging or
corrupting files.